Judith
Gail Boyce, 69, of Main Street, Waitsfield, passed away in the comfort of her
home and family on Sunday, October 23, 2011. Born in Burlington on June 8, 1942,
she was the daughter of the late Roger and Irene (Stewart) Irish. Judy was
previously married to Robert L. Wood and Robert H. Boyce.

Judy
was a graduate of Waterbury High School, and following her marriage, was happy
and busy as a homemaker and raising her family. She later went to work for
International Cheese in Hinesburg and then was a caseworker for Howard Mental
Health and Franklin Grand Isle Mental Health. In her leisure time, she enjoyed
yard sales, spending time with her large and loving family, particularly Sunday
family game days, and was an avid bingo player. Judy’s family will fondly
remember her for her kind, giving, nurturing and loving ways.

Judy
is survived by her five children, Tammy Tardif and her husband Jerry of
Waitsfield, Tanya Wood and her companion George Gabaree Jr. of Waitsfield, Tina
Wood of Middlesex, Tara Roy and her husband Emery of Underhill and Todd Wood
and his fiancée Milagros Ramos of Enosburg; 19 grandchildren, 8
great-grandchildren (and two great-granddaughters due to be born very soon); as
well as nieces, nephews and extended family. She was predeceased by her brother
Stewart Irish on January 13, 2011, and her sister-in-law Pamela Irish on
October 9, 2011.

The
family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to Helen Marquardt of
Waitsfield who cared for Judy in her home for the past year.

A
celebration of Judy’s life will take place on November 6, 2011, at 12:30 p.m.
at the Waitsfield Elementary School. For those who wish, memorial gifts would
be appreciated to Central Vermont Home Health and Hospice, 600 Granger Road,
Barre, VT 05641 (www.cvhhh.org). To send
online condolences please visit www.perkinsparker.com and Facebook. Assisting the family is the Perkins-Parker Funeral Home and
Cremation Service in Waterbury.